Houbigant 2012 EDP

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Orangers en Fleurs

by Jacques Fleury

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Houbigant Orangers en Fleurs is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jacques Fleury. Orangers en Fleurs opens with Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Houbigant's Orangers en Fleurs carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't your average orange blossom. Orangers en Fleurs is a rich, complex, and sometimes divisive white floral beast. Some will get pure sunshine; others a spicy, indolic punch. You'll either adore its classic elegance or find it too much to handle.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Feminine
Orangers en Fleurs Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and heavy white floral profile make it less suitable for the office, though some feel it could be worn there carefully. It shines on dates and formal events due to its elegant, confident nature, but is perhaps a bit too opulent for very casual settings. It's too rich for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Orangers en Fleurs opens with a sweet, yet sometimes bitter, blend of orange blossom, jasmine, and rose. Soon the creamy, tropical ylang-ylang and prominent tuberose emerge, spiced by a subtle nutmeg. The elegant white floral heart rests upon a soft base of musk and cedar, adding depth and warmth. This is a big, opulent floral bouquet that blooms beautifully, particularly in warmer weather.

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